Col. Charles Hammond Bodley Sr., USMC Retired, of Belleair Beach, Fla., passed away July 11 after a short illness and a long meaningful life.
He was born March, 3, 1923 in Boston, Mass. After graduating from Dartmouth College, he had a distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. While serving in the Marines, he obtained another degree from the University of Southern California. After retiring, he spent the next 40-plus years as a gentleman farmer in Lincoln County.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia; and sons, Scott, and Charles Jr.
He leaves behind daughters, Karin (Fernando) Valladares, Nanci (Zuhair) Hattar, and Kristin (John) McCormick; and son, Brian Bodley.
Charles will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. with full military honors later this year.
Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home of Seminole, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.
